Is healing from church hurt possible?
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What happens when the place meant to feel safe becomes the place that hurts you most?
For many Christians, church is a place of belonging and healing.
But for others, it’s been marked by rejection, burnout, gossip or spiritual manipulation.
So how do we process church hurt without becoming cynical? And how can churches become safer, healthier places?
Shaun Lambert joined Lydia Bennett to unpack.
Released on 19 May 2026
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